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“Food insecurity has reached its highest recorded level. Basic services such as water and electricity are severely compromised. Children continue to be recruited and deprived of liberty on security grounds for alleged or actual links with parties to the conflict. Although immunization rates have recently improved, the coronavirus disease continues to spread as health services deteriorate. Gender-based violence is on the rise. Terrorist groups keep finding fertile grounds to recruit and carry out attacks. At this point, it should be unnecessary to recall that only a Syrian-owned and Syrian-led United Nations-facilitated political process, with due regard to the preservation of Syria’s territorial integrity, will bring lasting peace. A military solution is an illusion, evidenced in practice by the continuous stalemate on the ground.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his latest report on Syria (S/2022/330), as well as the briefers for today’s updates. My delegation welcomes the delegations of the Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran to today’s meeting. The briefings by Ms. Msuya and Mr. Pedersen add to the discouraging information presented in the latest report of the Secretary-General. After 11 years of conflict, the humanitarian situation on the ground in Syria is getting worse as the political process remains stalled. The list of violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law committed by all parties keeps on growing, as does the list of perpetrators who remain unaccountable for those crimes. Civilians, including children, continue to die as a direct consequence of the hostilities.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“The current crisis is the result of years of frustration with the lack of progress in finding a lasting solution to the conflict — a solution that seems even more distant when dialogue breaks down and parties take unilateral actions. Bringing the violence to an end and returning to a credible political process within the framework of a negotiated two-State solution is a priority shared by all, and the international community should spare no effort to support it.”
2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021 (2022) · source
“Measures taken to prevent acts of provocation are also essential. In this context, we welcome the engagement of Israeli authorities with parties on the ground to ease tensions. We also welcome the Israeli assurances on the enduring historical and legal status quo of the holy sites in Jerusalem, which must indeed be preserved. As custodian of the Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is also an important partner in bringing this crisis to an end. Amid this tense escalation, Christian holy sites in Jerusalem must be kept safe and open for worship. Bringing the violence to an end and returning to a credible political process is a priority shared by all, and the international community should use all means available to it to support de-escalation.”
2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021 (2022) · source
“The sporadic launching of rockets from Gaza over the last few days, which we thoroughly condemn, stands as a reminder of the risk of returning to 2021 and of losing more civilian lives and any progress made since then. The ongoing violence and provocations are a costly setback — another in a long line of incidents that obstruct the search for a lasting peace. Refraining from incitement and inflammatory rhetoric is of utmost importance at this juncture. We therefore call not only for restraint from political, religious and community leaders, but also for proactive engagement towards de-escalation. Most importantly, we urge Israeli and Palestinian leaders to engage with each other, be it directly or through the mediation instruments offered by the United Nations and by regional partners.”
2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021 (2022) · source
“Places of worship should not be battlegrounds, especially a place of such religious significance as the Holy Esplanade. The safety and security of religious sites is an essential component of freedom of religion or belief and should be preserved at all costs. In this context, we recall such initiatives as the 2019 Secretary-General’s Plan of Action to Safeguard Religious Sites and the 2020 Declaration on Safe Places of Worship adopted by the International Freedom of Religion or Belief Alliance. The confrontations of May 2021 in Gaza resulted in hundreds of civilian deaths, thousands of injuries and the widespread destruction of infrastructure. Slowly and with great effort from the United Nations, regional partners and from the parties themselves, a measure of stability had been re-established.”
2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021 (2022) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing, as well as for his Office’s tireless efforts towards de-escalation. It has been less than a week since the Security Council last met to discuss the situation in Jerusalem. The situation on the ground was already extremely serious then and has deteriorated further. In the days following our meeting, we have seen renewed violence, including in and around holy sites in Jerusalem, as well as in Gaza and elsewhere. It is even more regrettable that the escalation is happening during a period of religious celebrations for the three major monotheistic faiths, which is a time to practice peace, tolerance and self-reflection. The scenes we have witnessed over the last few weeks are shocking and unacceptable.”
2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021 (2022) · source
“Such measures are part of a long-standing Brazilian humanitarian visa policy that has already benefited people affected by crises in Afghanistan, Haiti, Syria and Venezuela. Through this we attest to our belief that we should never discriminate against any person or group fleeing an armed conflict. All deserve support, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, migration status, age, disability or other circumstances. We welcome the demonstration of international solidarity with Ukrainian refugees and host countries. That is the attitude that we need to foster globally if we are to tackle the immensely complicated humanitarian landscape of our time, marked by a rapid multiplication of crises and situations of forced displacement in many regions of the world.”
2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source
“In fact, on 13 April the Secretary-General made reference to this dangerous three-dimensional crisis, and the United Nations Global Crisis Response Group published its first brief, entitled “Global impact of war in Ukraine on food, energy and finance systems”, on the same day. Since 3 March, in line with our tradition of solidarity, Brazil’s Embassies in Bratislava, Bucharest, Budapest, Prague and Warsaw have been granting special visas to displaced Ukrainians and stateless persons affected or displaced by the armed conflict in Ukraine. Once on Brazilian territory, they have full access to all public services and social benefits on an equal footing with Brazilian nationals. Brazilian civil society has been forthcoming in mobilizing to provide further specialized assistance to help local integration.”
2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source
“The fact that the World Food Programme (WFP) recently announced a reduction in its assistance for refugees and other vulnerable populations across East Africa and the Middle East illustrates that problem. As David Beasley, the WFP’s Executive Director, recently reminded us (see S/PV.9008) in a different context, we should not be forced to take from the hungry to feed the starving. Let us not forget that developing countries host approximately 85 per cent of the world’s refugees. Prices of food, energy and fertilizer have been increasing very steeply worldwide. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has published data showing that food prices are now more than 30 per cent higher than this time last year. Since fertilizer prices have doubled, the medium- and long- term effects on agriculture are also concerning.”
2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source
“All the parties have an obligation to protect civilians and critical civilian infrastructure and ensure safe timely and unimpeded humanitarian access, especially in eastern Ukraine. And while the opening of humanitarian corridors and the establishment of local humanitarian pauses are positive steps, only a nationwide ceasefire will enable effective protection for the civilian population. The conflict is now creating a looming food crisis with a potentially devastating impact on the most vulnerable all over the world. The destruction of Ukraine’s productive capacities, on one hand, and the unilateral economic sanctions, on the other, are both major factors in the surging global food insecurity. All of that comes at a time when developing countries are still struggling with the socioeconomic consequences of the coronavirus disease pandemic.”
2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source
“We are deeply concerned about the fact that nearly one fourth of Ukraine’s population has been forcibly displaced in the past few weeks, a statistic that attests to the intensity of the conflict and the degree of disruption to normal life that it is inflicting on Ukrainians. Many more may follow if the hostilities continue to increase in eastern and southern Ukraine and in densely populated areas. The high proportion of women and children fleeing Ukraine is also worrying, as they are more vulnerable to sexual violence, exploitation, and human trafficking, not to mention the psychological effects that the conflict may have on children and the prospects for their future development.”
2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank the briefers for their important contributions. Let me also take this opportunity to reiterate our solidarity with all the victims of this war, including those who have lost their homes and are now fleeing in fear. Europe is facing its fastest-growing refugee crisis since the Second World War. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration, which were created precisely in the aftermath of that war, are now playing a crucial role in offering protection and relief to millions of refugees and internally displaced persons in Ukraine and other parts of the world.”
2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source
“Lastly, we note recent steps to increase cross- border cooperation between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, as well as the joint military operation involving the FARDC and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). Those initiatives, provided that they are fully respectful of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, could create conditions for more effective efforts in the stabilization of the region. Tripartite coordination among MONUSCO, the FARDC and the UPDF must be encouraged.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9007 (2022) · source
“We take note of the fact that Congolese authorities and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) are engaged to address the incident in which a MONUSCO patrol was fired at by soldiers of the Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo (FARDC). Brazil has had the honour of contributing to MONUSCO by appointing some of its most distinguished officers to the position of Force Commander. They have borne witness to the bravery and sense of duty of the troops and the civilians who perform their mission in adverse and oftentimes dangerous conditions. We are therefore saddened and concerned about the news of the missing MONUSCO helicopter in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9007 (2022) · source
“Brazil is particularly concerned by the increasing number of attacks using improvised explosive devices. In South Kivu, there are signs of increased activity by armed groups. The civilian population has been directly affected by the violence, with no exception being made for women and children. Moreover, insecurity continues to hamper much-needed humanitarian support. That leads me to the second point of my statement: the safety and security of United Nations personnel. Dozens of incidents have affected United Nations programmes and personnel, not all of them directly caused by non-State armed groups.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9007 (2022) · source
“Let me start by thanking the Special Representative of Secretary- General, Ms. Bintou Keita, for her informative briefing. I welcome the participation of the delegation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in this meeting. I will raise three points today. First, the security situation in Ituri province is cause for great concern. As described in the most recent report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/252), the last few months have witnessed an escalation of violence by armed groups. The Security Council issued a press statement (SC/14787) on the particularly brutal attack perpetrated by militias of the Coopérative pour le développement du Congo on Savo camp for internally displaced persons, which left dozens of civilians dead. The situation in North Kivu province is no less worrisome.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9007 (2022) · source
“Women and men, girls and boys and young Sudanese citizens have all been part of the transformation since 2019. Inclusivity is key to the way forward and should continue to be built from now on. No number of United Nations- or foreign-led processes even come close to replacing local ownership. Sudanese leadership, Sudanese guidance and Sudanese inputs are all essential to building consensus and then to helping to break the stalemate that has beset politics in the Sudan.”
2022-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9006 (2022) · source
“We empathize with the civilians who peacefully took to the streets to seize the transition and help build new institutions in the Sudan. Agreement around shared concerns and values is one of the ways forward that we hope to see in Khartoum, Omdurman, Nyala, Port Sudan and beyond. My delegation commends Special Representative Perthes and UNITAMS for the first round of inclusive consultations. The Council clearly mandated the special political mission in the Sudan with that task. We know that it is not a straightforward duty. The first round has simulated the Sudan to reach further convergence, so praise and support are indeed in order here. Those broad consultations have also enabled diverse voices to take part in the political debate once again.”
2022-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9006 (2022) · source
“Its possible ramifications in and around the country should be carefully assessed. Back in January, when the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS) had just announced the inclusive consultations set out in resolution 2579 (2021), the Council had already realized some of the grim consequences of the events of 25 October 2021 and the pushback against Sudanese civil society that ensued. It is troubling to note the additional bleak effects since then. What is especially concerning right now is the realization that the transition opened in 2019 has stalled. Since 2019, we have followed in detail — including from our embassy in Khartoum — the difficult decisions and developments that the political transformation entails.”
2022-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9006 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Volker Perthes, for his briefing. I also welcome the delegation of the Sudan. I would also like to thank the Panel of Experts for its January 2022 report (S/2022/48) and refer to resolution 2620 (2022), which was adopted here last month (see S/PV.8964), and welcome the new term of the Panel. Brazil believes that a review of the situation in Darfur, as well as benchmarks to assess the Security Council measures on Darfur, are vital endeavours. Clear-cut, well-identified and credible benchmarks will provide the necessary standards to adjust actions on the ground. Let me now turn to the vital points raised today by Special Representative Perthes. The political stalemate in the Sudan is concerning and complex.”
2022-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9006 (2022) · source
“To conclude, I reiterate that Brazil fully agrees with the Special Envoy in his understanding that a military solution is an illusion, evidenced in practice by frozen front lines and a persistent stalemate on the ground. All parties must accept that reality and start working to put an end to the gruesome conflict.”
2022-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9003 (2022) · source
“Countering terrorist activity in Syria should continue to be a priority, and we must not forget that poverty and political instability constitute fertile ground for extremist forces. Life-saving international aid to the Syrian people, especially those living in camps and informal settlements, is still paramount, both in cross-line and cross-border modalities. Brazil underlines the importance of keeping cross-border humanitarian operations under close monitoring, as well as of collaboration between all parties for the expansion of cross-line operations, so that they can be conducted in a safe, regular and predictable manner.”
2022-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9003 (2022) · source
“Food insecurity has reached its highest level on record, and electricity provision is severely compromised, affecting basic services. Brazil echoes the calls for an immediate nationwide ceasefire and for early recovery initiatives that can rebuild civilian infrastructure essential for the provision of basic services, such as health, education, electricity, water and sanitation. We support assessments of the impact of sanctions on the daily lives of the civilian population, particularly on vulnerable groups. Humanitarian exemptions for any sanctions must be strictly observed so as to ensure that they do not undermine access to food, shelter or essential health supplies for those most in need.”
2022-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9003 (2022) · source
“In that regard, Brazil restates its conviction that only a Syrian-owned and Syrian-led United Nations-facilitated political process, with due regard for the preservation of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, will bring about lasting peace and alleviate the suffering of the Syrian population. We thank Mr. Pedersen for his tireless efforts to engage key international actors and for his genuine efforts to foster trust among the parties in order to move us away from the current stalemate. The enduring worsening of the situation on the ground serves as a clear reminder that it is high time for the political dialogue to show practical results to relieve the suffering of the Syrian people. As the conflict in Syria enters its twelfth year, the protection of civilians remains a significant concern.”
2022-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9003 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Envoy Pedersen and Under-Secretary-General Griffiths for their informative updates. I also welcome the Assistant Secretary-General of the League of Arab States to the Security Council and thank him for sharing the League’s insights into the Syrian crisis. I welcome the delegations of the Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey and the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Council. Brazil looks forward to hearing the outcomes of the discussions of the seventh session of the small body of the Constitutional Committee, convened this week in Geneva. We very much hope that a spirit of cooperation and commitment to progress will prevail during the talks, in line with its drafting mandate established by resolution 2254 (2015).”
2022-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9003 (2022) · source
“Members of the Security Council, no matter how distant their views, have an obligation to negotiate in good faith with each other towards a cessation of hostilities and a durable solution.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9002 (2022) · source
“The draft resolution proposed today by Russia (S/2022/231) presents many important elements for the protection of civilians. However, it lacks a reference to the cessation of hostilities, which was one of the reasons why Brazil abstained in the voting today. It also fails to recall the principles of distinction, proportionality, necessity and humanity, as well as the general obligation to take all feasible precautions to avoid and minimize injury to civilians and damage to civilian objects. Brazil will continue to engage constructively in any process towards a humanitarian resolution on Ukraine, as long as the initiative proves to be meaningful, inclusive and transparent.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9002 (2022) · source
“A truly consequential resolution on a humanitarian issue should be able to bring about real impacts on the ground, helping to facilitate agreements, strengthening adherence to international humanitarian law, setting the conditions for the safe passage of civilians and the rapid, safe and unhindered access of humanitarian assistance to those in need, among other elements. A call for the cessation of hostilities is an integral part of such a humanitarian effort. Equally important, any Council resolution on this matter should be open to an inclusive discussion among its 15 members following a constructive process in which all efforts are made to accommodate the views of Member States in good faith, with true intention to contribute to a lasting solution for the protection of civilians.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9002 (2022) · source
“Brazil remains gravely concerned about the humanitarian situation arising from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Increased reports of civilian casualties, including children, as well as the growing number of refugees and internally displaced people, reveal that the situation continues to deteriorate. As the main organ for the maintenance of international peace and security, the Security Council should be able to address the humanitarian situation in Ukraine despite different political views. Nonetheless, any humanitarian action taken by the Council must be meaningful and should not reflect partial views of the conflict.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9002 (2022) · source
“The Security Council must reflect on the role it should play in reinvigorating the region’s peace process and in paving the way for new direct negotiations.”
2022-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9000 (2022) · source
“But without a horizon for direct talks, faith in peace wanes with each passing day. Brazil supports Mr. Wennesland’s willingness to re-engage key stakeholders, including the Middle East Quartet, and to try new ideas with the aim of building trust and confidence among the parties in order to advance the implementation of relevant resolutions of the Council. Brazil will support any genuine effort to rethink the peace process and diplomatic initiatives that contribute to moving us away from the current stalemate, as long as they are in line with international law and truly aimed at sustainable peace. Only a situation that is acceptable to all sides will be able to pave the way for sustainable peace in the Middle East.”
2022-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9000 (2022) · source
“In the meanwhile, humanitarian aid must continue to flow in a predictable, responsible and regular way to cover the basic needs of refugees, who continue to rely heavily on the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The financial sustainability of the agency is more worrisome in a scenario of competing efforts to help the growing number of refugees worldwide. We continue to be committed to UNRWA´s valuable work. I reiterate Brazil´s long-standing commitment to the achievement of a just and sustainable peace in the Middle East, with Israelis and Palestinians living side by side in peace and security, in two democratic, prosperous and sovereign States, within secure and internationally recognized borders.”
2022-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9000 (2022) · source
“Civilians must never be the deliberate target of attacks. Children, who are particularly vulnerable in any conflict, should always be kept out of harm’s way. Intra-Palestinian reconciliation is essential for peace, and the current economic and fiscal crisis worsens the prospects of political unity and stability. Free, fair and transparent general elections should be held as soon as possible to renew the democratic legitimacy of Palestinian institutions. International cooperation aimed at the recovery and improvement of basic infrastructure and the economic empowerment of the Palestinian population can also improve the prospects of reconciliation. We must not forget that poverty and political instability constitute fertile ground for extremist forces.”
2022-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9000 (2022) · source
“I thank Mr. Wennesland for the updates brought to the Security Council. Brazil regrets that, once more, we are hearing reports of daily violence, unilateral actions and heated rhetoric that undermine the prospects for viable and lasting peace in the Middle East. Mounting tensions, especially in the West Bank and Jerusalem, days before the start of Ramadan are very concerning. Brazil once more echoes the call of the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process upon all parties to exercise maximum restraint and refrain from actions and provocations that fuel those tensions, particularly near sacred sites during religious holidays. All parties must urgently focus on de-escalation. We also remind all parties of their obligations under international humanitarian law and human rights law.”
2022-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9000 (2022) · source
“It is distressing to know that, as of 12 March, the World Health Organization verified 31 attacks against health-care facilities in Ukraine, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries, including among health workers. The attacks against health-care facilities are particularly worrisome, as they deprive people of life-saving services. Attacks against health-care infrastructure are violations of international humanitarian law. We reiterate our position that the immediate cessation of hostilities in Ukraine is the main condition to guarantee the passage of civilians from conflict zones to safe areas. Moreover, only with a comprehensive and effective ceasefire can there be rapid, safe and unhindered access of humanitarian assistance to those in need.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8998 (2022) · source
“With the assistance of the Embassy of Brazil in Warsaw, the supplies landed at the capital and were delivered to Ukraine in coordination with the country’s authorities. The international community must come to the assistance of the people most in need, not only those directly afflicted by the hostilities in Ukrainian territory but also the refugees in neighbouring countries. We commend the World Health Organization for its work to ensure the delivery of health supplies to Ukraine and its neighbouring countries. The availability of medical personnel, medicines and health equipment is crucial to meet the urgent needs of the sick and wounded. Currently, Ukraine’s health system is under critical pressure to cope with the demands for assistance from the many victims of the conflict.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8998 (2022) · source
“The destruction of infrastructure has caused food shortages, energy outages and intermittent communications. Under these circumstances, supply chains have been disrupted. The access to medical facilities is impaired. Medical supplies are running low, their distribution is uncertain, and some stockpiles are out of reach owing to military operations. Hospitals and medical personnel are struggling to provide care to the sick and wounded. In response to the most pressing needs for humanitarian assistance, the Brazilian Government last week sent a donation consisting of water purifiers, around nine tons of food and half a ton of medical items, totalling approximately 20,000 items donated by the Brazilian Ministry of Health.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8998 (2022) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under- Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Mr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director- General of the World Health Organization (WHO), and Mr. Raouf Mazou, Assistant High Commissioner for Operations, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, for their briefings. As the conflict in Ukraine lingers on, the dire humanitarian situation in the region is further deteriorating. Brazil is deeply concerned with the growing number of civilian casualties, including children, as well as the increasing flows of refugees and internally displaced people. According to some estimates, the number of people impacted by the conflict is around 18 million, of which more than 6 million are internally displaced, and nearly 3 million have fled Ukraine.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8998 (2022) · source
“By strengthening the Mission’s political component, the new mandate consolidates UNAMA’s role as a mediator. It also confirms the Mission’s role as an agent for capacity-building and institution-strengthening in this transitional period. We believe that cooperation with UNAMA offers an opportunity for Afghan stakeholders to better understand the concerns of the United Nations and its Member States. It is up to the relevant authorities to indicate which path they want to follow. We can only hope that their choice is for a stable, prosperous and dignified Afghanistan for all its citizens.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8997 (2022) · source
“I thank Norway for having facilitated the negotiation of the text that we have just adopted — resolution 2626 (2022). Brazil understands that the resolution reflects the concerns of most Council members and gives the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) a robust mandate that matches the responsibilities of the United Nations towards Afghanistan. I also thank the other Council members for their willingness to compromise in the name of a greater purpose. The resolution sends a clear message to the Afghan people and the de facto authorities conveying the expectations of the international community for the future of their country. That includes respect for human rights, the protection of children and the dignified treatment of women and minorities.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8997 (2022) · source
“Brazil reiterates its support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Libya and expresses its solidarity with the Libyan people.”
2022-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8996 (2022) · source
“We also condemn the undignified treatment of refugees held in detention centres. It is unacceptable that families forced to leave their countries of origin out of absolute necessity be subject to arbitrary detention and violations of their human rights. The fight against impunity and ensuring the rule of law are the only way for the Libyan people to regain confidence in their institutions. Without that, no Government can claim any degree of legitimacy. Libya’s stability ultimately depends on the country being able to resume its development. Brazil takes note of recent institutional advances, such as efforts to reunify the Central Bank. We understand that it is also necessary for Libya to regain access to its assets held abroad. Those resources belong to the Libyan people and must be used for their benefit.”
2022-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8996 (2022) · source
“We believe that the United Nations Support Mission in Libya has played a key role in ensuring the preservation of the ceasefire and the continuity of a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned peace process, free from outside interference. Elections and political dialogue are necessary to ensure the confidence of the Libyan population in national reconciliation. But it is also necessary to go further and express our firm condemnation of the spoilers of the peace process. Individuals involved in violence and human rights violations must not go unpunished. Brazil reiterates its condemnation of the murder of hundreds of people in Tarhuna, found buried in mass graves. Incidents of this nature cannot be tolerated, and those responsible must be identified and held accountable for their crimes.”
2022-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8996 (2022) · source
“At this time of uncertainty, we encourage Libyan political forces to act with restraint, refrain from violence and renew their commitment to national reconciliation. We also encourage the prompt definition of an electoral timeline, respecting the will of the 2.8 million people who registered to vote at the end of last year, and the establishment of a constitutional framework to define the relations between the powers and govern the elections. Brazil supports the mediation efforts of Special Adviser Stephanie Williams, particularly her proposal of a joint committee from the House of Representatives and the High State Council to establish a consensual constitutional basis for elections.”
2022-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8996 (2022) · source
“I thank Under- Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo. I also thank Ambassador Tirumurti for his briefing on the work of Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), concerning Libya. I welcome the delegation of Libya to this meeting. I also thank the briefer from civil society. The most recent political developments in Libya, unfortunately, were not entirely unexpected. Limited progress in the process of national reconciliation, the absence of a constitutional framework and the postponement of elections jeopardize the fragile stability achieved after years of conflict. Once again, the country finds itself divided between rival authorities, none of whom can claim the legitimacy of the vote.”
2022-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8996 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we note the openness of the OSCE to involving civil society organizations in conflict resolution and peacebuilding, as well as to engaging women in all stages of peace processes. The maintenance of peace and security in Europe is under unprecedented challenge. Close cooperation between the United Nations and the OSCE is more needed now than ever before.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8992 (2022) · source
“The unresolved conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh remains a challenge to international peace and security in Europe. After the armed conflict of 2020, we are still witnessing renewed outbreaks of clashes between Azeris and Armenians, some of them resulting in casualties, including among civilians. Last week, incidents damaged the main pipeline that brings gas to Nagorno-Karabakh. Such incidents further undermine the needed trust between Armenia and Azerbaijan to renew efforts towards a lasting peace agreement. We support the efforts undertaken by the OSCE to give impetus to this process. We would also like to express our recognition to the OSCE work to advance the women and peace and security agenda. Important issues, such as impunity for sexual and gender-based violence, must be tackled.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8992 (2022) · source
“The OSCE has a key role to play in supporting the international efforts to bring an end to the current hostilities. Moreover, the expertise of the OSCE may be valuable in monitoring a ceasefire, which, we hope, will encompass a comprehensive disengagement of troops and military equipment on the ground. Besides the conflict in Ukraine, we would also like to mention the ongoing crisis in Georgia, as well as the dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Regarding the situation in Georgia, we commend the OSCE for its full support to the Geneva International Discussions and related incident prevention and response mechanism formats. This dialogue process, co-chaired by the OSCE, the United Nations and the European Union, is an important example of United Nations-OSCE cooperation in conflict resolution.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8992 (2022) · source
“The prohibition of the use of force, the peaceful resolution of disputes and the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity, non-intervention and the protection of human rights shall remain the pillars of our collective security system. We note that the present conflict will also have a significant impact on commodities and energy prices. Such effects could be further worsened by the application of unilateral sanctions. Developing countries stand to bear a disproportionate burden of such negative shocks. There is no alternative to diplomatic talks. The security concerns of all parties must be addressed by meaningful negotiations. We renew our plea for them to engage in dialogue with openness, flexibility and a sense of urgency to find ways for a lasting peace in Ukraine and in the wider region.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8992 (2022) · source